Tailwind Technologies’ sister operating companies, AMI-AWI, have acquired the assets of Dawley Aviation and Dawley Manufacturing. AMI-AWI are industry leaders in aviation component manufacturing, tubular components, thin-wall welding, precision machining, and exhaust systems. Both of the newly acquired companies also serve the general aviation market, as do other Tailwind portfolio companies, including Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell […]
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The National Aviation Hall of Fame’s 2020 Combs-Gates Award to be Presented to the CAF RISE ABOVE
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) proudly reports that the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) RISE ABOVE project has earned the 18th Annual Combs Gates Award. The NAHF will award the $20,000 cash prize to the CAF in early 2021. NAHF Chairman Michael Quiello quoted from the nomination packet itself in making the announcement, “The […]
Ohio Aviation Association Elects New Board Members, Officers and Presents Awards at Annual Conference
The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) kicked-off its annual conference, themed “OAA 2020: A Flight Plan for Tomorrow!” on August 31, 2020. This year’s conference provided airports and businesses that support and serve airports, the opportunity to learn the latest trends in aviation, hear from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials, […]
Top Prop Program Offers Hartzell Odyssey For Cirrus SR22 and SR22T Aircraft
Cirrus SR22 and SR22T pilots can now add Hartzell Propeller’s four-blade structural composite carbon fiber propeller, called the Odyssey, to their airplanes for $35,000. The new propeller has been available as an STC option for new aircraft from the factory since earlier this year. Hartzell’s new offering is supplied with a polished aluminum spinner assembly […]
Hartzell’s New Pathfinder Propeller Will Be Option on CubCrafters’ New Nosewheel Cub
Photo above – CubCrafters’ NXCub with 3-blade Pathfinder. CubCrafters has chosen two of Hartzell Propeller’s next generation carbon fiber structural composite propellers as the sole options for the airplane manufacturer’s new nosewheel NXCub, which is headed to certification and production. “The Hartzell team is very pleased to continue our excellent and longstanding relationship with CubCrafters,” […]
JJ Frigge Promoted to President of Hartzell Propeller
Hartzell Propeller has promoted JJ Frigge to President effective immediately. He assumes the role previously held by Joe Brown, who will become company Chairman, partnering with Frigge on the longer term elements of running the family owned business. “Over the past several years, JJ has progressed to positions of ever greater responsibilities. Last year, he […]
Texas Turbine Awarded STC for Hartzell 5-Blade Props on CASA 212
Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for Hartzell Propeller’s high performance five-blade structural composite swept propellers for CASA 212 short takeoff and landing utility aircraft. “The modern five-blade props replace original equipment Hartzell four-blade aluminum propellers, providing weight savings and more efficient aerodynamics resulting in quieter […]
Hartzell Convenes Its Global Propeller Maintenance Facilities
Hartzell Propeller’s global network of Recommended Services Facilities gathered recently in Florida for the company’s biennial three-day conference on propeller safety, quality and training. Recommended Service Facilities are elite propeller overhaul, repair and maintenance firms that meet Hartzell’s stringent standards. “This gathering every other year brings together propeller service professionals and business leaders from around […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame’s Spirit of Flight Award to Be Presented to Martin-Baker
The Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that its coveted 2019 Spirit of Flight Award will be presented to Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited (MBA) during the 57th Annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony to be held in Denver, Colorado at Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum on […]
CubCrafters, Lycoming Partner with Hartzell for Launch of Lightweight Pathfinder Prop
Hartzell Propeller, working closely with CubCrafters and Lycoming Engines, is developing and launching the lightweight Pathfinder composite three-blade constant speed propeller. CubCrafters is Hartzell’s exclusive launch customer for the new Pathfinder prop. With updated aerodynamics and internal structure, the Pathfinder is quieter, smoother, and, like the popular two-blade Hartzell Trailblazer propeller, it is optimized for […]
